I left the car in Perranporth; even though it was now mid November the weather was rather better than when I was here back in July. Overlooking the beach is this sundial that was commissioned to mark the millenium in 2000. It is supposed to show Cornish time - 20 minutes behind GMT.
The view back along Perran Sands to Penhale Point on the previous leg of the path where I was in July.
After passing St Agnes Head the path heads south, with lots of evidence of the tin mining industry that once dominated this area.
A low tide alternative walk along the beach just before Porthtowan.
In Porthtowan I noticed this plaque and graffiti dedicated to George Eustice, the Tory MP for this area and Environment Minister.
Portreath must have been a very busy port during the heyday of the local mining industry and still has a large harbour. It could have been very attractive if they hadnt built a 1960s housing estate right next to the harbour. Perhaps the locals didn't want to be overrun with tourists like Port Isaac or St Ives. I had booked a room in the local pub but they were not serving food as it was a quiz night, so I headed for a cafe by the harbour where they served the largest portions of fish and chips in Cornwall.
Distance today, 19 km.
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